There’s been a lot of talk lately about how Jay-Z is allegedly controlling Beyoncé, like he’s the one making all the decisions and keeping her in line. But what if I told you that, allegedly, it’s actually the other way around? What if Beyoncé is the one calling the shots, setting the rules, and treating Jay-Z like her personal lab dog? Would you believe that?
Just look at Jay-Z’s career. He started winning Grammy after Grammy—16, 17 in total—and a lot of that came after he got with Beyoncé. Before they were together, things were different. Now, even their kids have Grammys, and they haven’t even started singing or rapping yet. It’s like they’re already guaranteed a seat at the award shows. It’s crazy how much power and influence their family holds in the culture.
As for me, I never cared much about the trophies. I was more focused on the money, because I knew my work was strong enough to speak for itself.
But recently, there’s been talk that Beyoncé set boundaries for Jay-Z after the whole elevator incident with Solange in 2014. If you remember, TMZ dropped that footage of Solange going off on Jay-Z in an elevator, but no one really knew the reason behind it. Fans speculated it was because Jay-Z had cheated on Beyoncé, which he eventually admitted to. Beyoncé even spilled the tea on Lemonade, talking about “Becky with the good hair.”
People are still wondering: Why did Beyoncé set these rules after the elevator incident, especially when Jay-Z’s cheating had been a thing before? Well, I’ve heard some pretty wild explanations about why Solange went after Jay-Z. One theory even suggests the cheating wasn’t just with another woman, but with a man—allegedly, Will Smith. But that’s just a rumor, of course.
How’s that? Does it feel more natural now?
About 10 years ago, when I was filming a documentary with the twins, the producer hit me with a crazy secret. He goes, “I know why Jay-Z got beat up in that elevator by Solange.” Of course, I was like, “Okay, spill the tea.” He said, “Well, here’s what I’ve been told. I’m just passing this on, but it’s been in my mind for years. I’ve mentioned it to a few people, but no one’s really cared. But now with all the drama about Diddy’s parties, I think it could be true.”
So, apparently, Beyoncé and Jay-Z have this agreement—he can sleep with other people, but only once. If he goes back for more, it’s a problem. And from what the producer says, Jay-Z went back for more than one encounter with someone, and that’s allegedly why Solange went off on him in the elevator. But here’s the wild part—the person Jay-Z was supposedly seeing? Drum roll… Will Smith.
It sounds crazy, but some people find it believable, especially when you think about the rules Beyoncé might’ve set after Jay-Z cheated with a man. If it were about women, it wouldn’t be as big a deal—there have been rumors for ages about Jay-Z’s affairs with various women. For instance, people used to talk about Jay-Z cheating on Beyoncé with Rihanna, and apparently, that affair might be why Chris Brown attacked Rihanna. The story goes that Rihanna gave Chris an STD, which she allegedly got from Jay-Z, and that led to a confrontation.
But it doesn’t stop there. Jay-Z is also rumored to have cheated with a woman named Kathy White, or Corey, who died mysteriously around the time Beyoncé was pregnant with Blue Ivy. Kathy had even done an interview where she talked about her relationship with Jay. The affair rumors really took off after Kathy and Claudia Jordan were seen partying in Vegas with Jay-Z and Diddy in 2010, right before the Mayweather vs. Márquez fight. Word is, Jay-Z bought Kathy a pair of $2,500 Louis Vuitton shoes and asked her to bring some friends along so it wouldn’t look like they were a couple.
There’s a story that Kathy was contacted by a big tabloid looking into Jay-Z’s ties. From what’s been reported, she didn’t give them much info, but one source says that after the conversation, Kathy called Jay and told him she was going to make their affair public—but for a price. Then, just two days after Beyoncé’s pregnancy announcement, Kathy tragically passed away under suspicious circumstances. They said it was a brain aneurysm, but the timing raised some eyebrows.
When Beyoncé dropped “Sorry,” there was a lot of buzz about who “Becky with the good hair” might be, with some people pointing to Rachel Roy. Rachel, who’d worked at Roc-A-Wear (the clothing line Jay-Z co-founded), was married to Damon Dash, who co-founded Roc-A-Fella Records with Jay. It’s unclear exactly when Rachel and Jay’s rumored affair started, but when “Sorry” came out, fans immediately thought she was the one Beyoncé was calling out. Rachel played into the speculation when she posted on Instagram around the time Lemonade dropped, saying, “Good hair, don’t care, but we will take good lighting for selfies or self-truths. Always live in the light #NoDramaQueens.”
There were also rumors about Jay-Z being involved with Casey Cohen from Princesses Long Island, Rita Ora, and even a 15-year-old girl from Brooklyn, who was allegedly involved with him for over a year and got an abortion after discovering she was pregnant. Other women have come forward over the years as well, claiming to have had affairs with him.
Even with all these rumors, some people believe if Jay-Z was really cheating, Beyoncé would’ve set serious boundaries a long time ago. According to an insider, after the whole elevator incident with Solange, Beyoncé laid down some strict rules for Jay. He’s apparently grateful that she didn’t leave him and has stuck to these rules ever since. He doesn’t go out with the boys like he used to, and he’s not allowed to have one-on-one meetings with female artists anymore.
Speaking of female artists, there’s been talk that Beyoncé is still wary of Rihanna. One source revealed that she’s suspicious of Rihanna because of all the rumors that have floated around over the years. But while Beyoncé keeps a close eye on their interactions, Jay-Z still works with Rihanna—at least for now. The same insider mentioned that the couple goes to therapy together and works hard on their relationship, prioritizing date nights and quality time. Since Beyoncé set the boundaries, they say their marriage has been in a better place.
Some people even claim Beyoncé is the one really in charge in the relationship. 50 Cent has said that Beyoncé’s influence is a huge reason for Jay-Z’s success, suggesting that Jay-Z’s Grammy wins came after his relationship with Beyoncé, and that she’s involved in his business decisions. Even their kids—who haven’t started their careers yet—are already being given Grammys, which some see as a move to lock down their spot in the culture. According to 50 Cent, Jay-Z might have gotten all the awards, but what really mattered to him was the money.
There have been rumors going around suggesting that Beyoncé has been stopping Jay-Z from acknowledging his other children, particularly Riri. Riri is still pushing for a paternity test and claims Jay-Z has been repeating the same things for years. She argues that his lawyers lied in court when they said they misspoke, and despite trying to settle things privately years ago, Jay-Z has still denied the allegations.
Ramiir, another family member, has gone public with claims that someone tried to hurt him after he filed a civil suit against Jay-Z. He says he’s been subjected to intimidation for years and believes Beyoncé played a big part in convincing Jay-Z not to recognize Riri, instead opting to avoid settling the case. There’s even talk that a source close to Beyoncé allegedly told Ramiir to “go away, little boy.” Some even say someone showed up at a mutual acquaintance’s property trying to sneak in through the back door after discussing the matter.
It’s also known that Jay-Z has a daughter named Leticia Meser, who was born in 1990, before he got together with Beyoncé. Leticia’s mom, Lisa, met Jay-Z through her sister, and they had a brief relationship, which led to Leticia’s birth. Leticia herself has shared in interviews that she’s always known Jay-Z was her father, and she remembers a moment when he called her his daughter. She even took an ancestry test to confirm it. Leticia says Jay-Z bought her a house in Cambridge, Maryland, and helped with her finances, but sources claim he asked her not to display any pictures of him in her home as part of their agreement. More recently, rumors have surfaced that Beyoncé has been pushing Jay-Z to cut ties with Leticia and her mom, who is now in a wheelchair.
Beyoncé has also faced some backlash over her recent actions with their daughter, Blue Ivy. During the Mufasa tour, she dressed Blue in a strapless gown, which many fans found inappropriate for a 12-year-old. People felt it was too sexualized, especially considering the legal battles surrounding Jay-Z, which involved a 13-year-old. Critics argued that instead of letting Blue process the situation with her father, she was thrust into the spotlight. Some even speculate that Beyoncé did this to take the attention off the lawsuit and put it on Blue instead.
All of this has led to more questions about Beyoncé’s role in their relationship. Is she the one really calling the shots? Is she the one in control all along, or has the narrative been misunderstood? I’d love to hear what you think. Do you believe Beyoncé is running the show, or do you think people are reading too much into it? Let me know your thoughts!
